The Isabella County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed a body found Thursday behind Sam’s Club was Matthew Owen Poole.

The steps in a field sobriety test might seem simple to some. But when the individual Central Michigan University Police Officer David Coffman suspected of drunk driving Wednesday night lifted his leg counting one-1,000, two-1,000, those steps were a challenge. The driver was arrested around 10 p.m. after a preliminary breathalyzer test and, for Coffman, St. Patrick’s Day had reached its peak.

According to previous reports, 6,275 students enrolled at Central Michigan University as of last fall hold a Pell Grant. The maximum amount of money possible through a Pell Grant is $5,550. The new legislation looks to raise that maximum to approximately $6,400.

Some are fuming mad and seeing red over Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s proclamation to encourage Michiganders to eat healthy greens. Michigan’s hunter and meat community promptly retaliated to Granholm’s decision to make Saturday “Michigan Meatout Day,” saying it is demeaning to Michigan’s entire agricultural industry and proves her willingness to cater to special interest.

On Tuesday, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation said it was dumping $742 million into business projects statewide with a series of tax credits within 10 years and the promise of around 7,000 jobs.

Construction of an addition to Mid Michigan Community College was approved Wednesday by the Union Township Planning Commission.

The Herbert D. Doan Center for Science and Health Technologies, on the corner of Broadway and Summerton roads, is set to host the 15,000-square-foot addition. Gwladys Austin, MMCC’s vice president of Institutional Services and Technology, said the addition will house the bookstore and student services.

UPDATE: The Isabella County Sheriff’s Department has scheduled a press conference for 11 a.m. Friday. Keep checking cm-life.com for more information as it becomes available.

Additions to Letavis Cloth Vehicle Wash was unanimously approved Mount Pleasant Planning Commissioners Thursday.

Approved during a special session, the addition at the car wash, located at 900 E. Broomfield Road, will include construction of a wall and gables at the entrance and exit of the building.